Established in 1990, the Upton Police Department works to provide a safe and secure environment, safeguard lives and property, and preserve peace through the enforcement of local, state and federal laws. It maintains bicycle patrol division that conducts bicycle safety classes for youths and promotes helmet use. In addition, it operates a citizen emergency response team that provides assistance in high-risk situations. The department provides online property watch forms. The Upton Police Department offers child safety seat installation and firearm permits. The department s communication center coordinates responses to police, fire and medical calls. It also conducts the Project ChildSafe program, which promotes safe firearms handling and storage practices through the distribution of key safety education messages and free gun locking devices. The Upton Police Department is located in Upton, Mass.